idiosyncrasies

Idiosyncrasies: A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

What am I thinking of? I have noticed that some of my loved ones see things in a way that never crosses my mind.

Example: If a person rents a storage unit and a U-haul to move things from one location to another, would their primary goal be A. Completing the task B. Returning the truck on time to avoid penalty C. sorting all the things they moved D. A & B

I would guess D. I would never guess C.

Example: If a person develops a possible serious side effect to a prescribed medication and are told by a family member who happens to be a nurse- don’t take any more of that medicine until you see your doctor, what would that person do? A. Agree with the logic and not take it until seen by the doctor B. Agree with the logic and take it anyway C. Disagree with the logic and take it anyway or D. Stop all medications until seen by the doctor.

I would guess A or C or D. I would never guess B.

Example: If a person was asked to take a sketch of a family tree to a reunion and have everyone complete the missing dates for their parents. What would you expect them to have when you went back to see? A. Nothing, because they gave the paper to someone in the family B. The form completed, because they did as requested C. Nothing, because they forgot D. Nothing, because they didn’t want to.

I would guess B, C, or D. I would never guess A.

Example: If someone has a 3000 sq foot house, with one adult and two kids living there 24/7 and 3 young adults who are away at school or out of the country who may visit for several weeks during breaks, how many bedrooms and bathrooms are needed? A. 3 BR and 2 BA B. 2 BR and 1 BA C. 3 BR and 4 BA D. 5 BD and 5 BA

I would guess A or B or even C. I would never guess D.

In each case, the answer I would never guess is exactly what happened. What do you do when these are your family members and they have no idea why you are puzzled by their thinking or behavior? Nothing. What can you do? Shake your head and try to remember for the next time. Shake your head and just chalk it up to experience. Just shake your head and try not to figure it out!!